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That is absolutely gorgeous. I would like to offer a suggestion. I'm assuming the two red wires at the top of the fuse panel are power in and it appears there is no lock washer on the connection. If that is true I'd suggest an inside star lock washer and/or anothe adel clamp where you have the wire tye.

Dave- Nice clean job on the wiring. I'm glad you posted all these pictures. I'm thinking of building a wooden base for my fuse panel behind the driver's seat, where hopefully the battery will sit, too. I like the plywood as a base, makes it alot easier than drilling into sheet metal.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

That is absolutely gorgeous. I would like to offer a suggestion. I'm assuming the two red wires at the top of the fuse panel are power in and it appears there is no lock washer on the connection. If that is true I'd suggest an inside star lock washer and/or anothe adel clamp where you have the wire tye.

Thanks NTFDAY!!

There is supposed to be a star washer underneath - but that connection has been on and off so many times it may have 'disappeared'. There is dielectric grease there as well. As far as another Adel clamp - there may not be enough slack. The photos tend to distort actualities

Steve - words of 'advice'. Putting the power distribution panel anywhere but under the dash adds another whole dimension of problems - you need LOTS of additional wire. I used the American Autowire (great product)set up and for most runs there was plenty - then you run into the problems with having to either have some sort of below the floorboards conduit or have to fan the wiring out under the carpet, which I did - and there are lots of wires to hide. I didn't include a battery photo - it's in the trunk and the wiring needs a bit of clean up and a cover/protector on the battery. Here's a photo:

Oh yeah - that console - can't use it!! The heater sits 3-4 inches lower then the a/c I removed and takes up a bunch of the room for the sides of the console and the stereo. Boo hoo, sniff, sniff, oh s@#$!!

Addendum:
OK - another star washer added, original went somewhere.....??? Also, one more Adel clamp on the one wire, the other one, not possible.